Andre Agassi Family Tree: The Story Behind Tennis's Rebel Champion

Andre Kirk Agassi, born 29 April 1970 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, is an American former tennis player — 8 Grand Slam singles titles (Wimbledon 1992, US Open 1994 & 1999, Australian Open 1995, 2000, 01, 03, French Open 1999); Career Golden Slam (all 4 Slams + Olympic gold); 101 weeks at ATP No. 1.

The Family's Roots: An Iranian-Armenian Family

Father was Iranian-Armenian, an Olympic boxer for Iran (1948, 1952). Family emigrated to the US.

His Parents

Father: Emmanuel "Mike" Agassi, born 25 December 1930 — Iranian-Armenian; Olympic boxer for Iran (1948 London, 1952 Helsinki); emigrated to Chicago 1952; moved family to Las Vegas.

Mother: Elizabeth "Betty" Agassi — American.

His Siblings

Rita Agassi, born 1960 — elder sister; married tennis legend Pancho Gonzales in 1984.

Phillip Agassi, born 1961 — elder brother.

Tami Agassi, born 1969 — elder sister.

His First Wife: Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields, born 31 May 1965 — American model & actress. Married Andre on 19 April 1997; divorced 9 April 1999.

His Wife: Steffi Graf

Steffi Graf, born 14 June 1969 — German tennis legend; 22 Grand Slam singles titles. Married Andre on 22 October 2001.

Their Children

Jaden Gil Agassi, born 26 October 2001 — son.

Jaz Elle Agassi, born 3 October 2003 — daughter.

The Agassi Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Mike Agassi (b. 25 December 1930) — Iranian-Armenian Olympic boxer 1948, 1952.

Mother: Betty Agassi.

Siblings: Rita (b. 1960); Phillip (b. 1961); Tami (b. 1969).

First Wife: Brooke Shields (b. 31 May 1965; m. 19 April 1997, div. 9 April 1999).

Wife: Steffi Graf (b. 14 June 1969; m. 22 October 2001) — 22× Grand Slam champion.

Children: Jaden (b. 26 October 2001); Jaz (b. 3 October 2003).

Andre Agassi:

  • Born 29 April 1970, Las Vegas
  • Trained at Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy from age 13
  • Turned pro 1986 at 16
  • First Grand Slam: 1992 Wimbledon (upset)
  • 8 Grand Slam titles: Wimbledon (1992), US Open (1994, 99), French Open (1999), Australian Open (1995, 2000, 01, 03)
  • Career Golden Slam: completed with Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold
  • 101 weeks at ATP No. 1
  • 60 ATP singles titles
  • Davis Cup: 1990, 92, 95
  • Retired 2006 US Open
  • Andre Agassi Foundation for Education (schools in Las Vegas)

What the Agassi Family Story Teaches Us

An Iranian-Armenian Olympic-boxer father. A big family. A two-year first marriage to Brooke Shields. A second marriage to Steffi Graf — pairing the two most-decorated 1990s tennis players. Two children. A career that redefined tennis's public image.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Agassi story carries the same lesson. Some careers pair the sport's two greatest names in one marriage.

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